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COVID-19 is a dangerous virus that attacks the respiratory system. That is bad news for everyone, especially people who are physically weak due to burn pit exposure in Iraq or elsewhere. An estimated 3.5 million people were exposed to toxic burn pit smoke in Iraq or Afghanistan. Doctors say these people should take extra precautions so they do not get …

A revolving door of contractors and mercenaries from around the world have tried to quell an Islamist insurgency in this East African nation, but so far, the only result has been more brutality. A contractor’s gunship helicopter went down in April 2020. According to Dyck Advisory Group, the chopper developed mechanical problems and made an emergency landing. When contractors returned …

The shadowy Kremlin-linked mercenary group used chemical weapons against government fighters during an operation in southern Tripoli, according to multiple reports. For the last year, these Russian fighters have supported Khalifa Haftar’s efforts to occupy the Libyan capital. The country’s interior minister, Fathi Bashaga, claims that Wagner fighters used nerve gas to paralyze and then snipe at government forces. “Wherever …

Frustrated with the slow peace process and a delayed prisoner swap, the Taliban refused to stop fighting during Islam’s holiest month. Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said a ceasefire was “not rational” because “hurdles” in the peace process remained. Although the two sides signed a deal in February, dozens of Afghan soldiers have been killed in recent weeks. Afghan President Ashraf …

Political stalemate and the spreading coronavirus have made it difficult for Iraq’s leaders to agree on a new government. According to reports, Prime Minister Designate Mustafa Al-Kadhimi is having trouble forming a coalition government. This delicate process involves apportioning cabinet positions to multiple minority parties. Al-Kadhimi, a lawyer, former government minister, and outspoken political pundit, is the third PM-designate in …